In Japan, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) have acquired approval in principle (AiP) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai for their jointly developed liquefied CO2/methanol carrier.
The vessel for which Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and MOL acquired AiP is based on a low-pressure LCO2 carrier. It aims to transport CO2, which serves as raw material, on outward voyages and synthetic methanol on return voyages.
“Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and MOL will move forward with the development of the LCO2/methanol carrier, building on the findings and technical challenges identified during the concept study. The goal is to achieve commercialization of the LCO2/methanol carrier through collaboration with relevant companies in the supply chain and other partners,” Mitsubishi Shipbuilding said.
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